Ducksters: Basketball for Kids: Games for Practice

From shuttle run relays to ACTIVE Bingo, you'll be elated to have this PE resource packet in your tool belt for your next fitness lesson. After all, who wouldn't want to play a game called, "Elephants, Giraffes, and Palm Trees"?

Kids learn about the timing and the clock in basketball. How long is a basketball game.

Kids learn some individual drills for basketball. Ways to practice dribbling and shooting on your own.

Kids learn about shooting the ball in basketball. How to hold the ball, stand, and practice.

Kids learn some team drills for basketball. Ways to practice dribbling and shooting with your team.

Kids learn about the basketball court. Dimensions and areas for different leagues.

Kids learn about basketball equipment. Different size balls, the uniform, shoes and the basket.

Kids learn about fouls in basketball, including offensive, defensive, and player controlled fouls.

Kids learn about the Center's importance in basketball, especially as a shot blocker, rebounder, and scorer.

Kids learn about the penalties for fouls in basketball. Fouling out, flagrant fouls, and technicals.